The Awesome Baja 5B SS
UPDATED for 2014!

The 1/5th scale Baja 5B desert racing buggy has been a huge
success since its debut, and the self-build Baja 5B SS helped
explode large-scale racing into the mainstream, because it allows
serious RC fans the chance to build and optimize a large-scale
buggy from the ground up. Loaded with options that enhance the
Baja's speed and power, the 'SS' version allows serious RC
hobbyists the chance to add in more aftermarket goodies to make a
truly one-of-a-kind Baja 5B.

Now you can get your hands on the new, updated for 2014
Baja 5B SS! This is a FULL OPTION Baja 5B kit that
you assemble yourself, and now we've improved its durability even
further with Super Heavy Duty options previously unavailable on
Baja buggy models!

The Baja SS is an epic member of HPI's range of upgraded
‘Super Sport’ models that feature kit versions of HPI's
popular RTR models, with additional option parts added to enhance
the enjoyment of your kit. A long list of option parts is included
with the SS version of the Baja 5B. As you build the kit, you add
in the options that come in the box, extra HPI options, and your
own radio gear and electronics - although we include the powerful
SFL-10MG large scale metal-gear servo to get you started!

Packed with Even More Factory Options for
2014!

To handle the extra horsepower of the Fuelie 26S, the drivetrain
of the Baja SS is boosted with specially designed option parts that
can handle the power increase. Providing a boost of extra power is
the #86690 Aluminum Tuned Pipe - now
complete with #87288 steel header for
even more durability - designed just for the 26cc engine for even
more acceleration power. The #15448
8000 RPM Clutch lets the engine rev up to a high RPM before
engaging the drivetrain, giving you lightning-fast acceleration off
the starting line and out of every corner. Protecting the
differential is the #87568 Aluminium
Alloy Diff Case, giving protection from the extreme strength of the
engine. When it comes to transferring all this power into
breathtaking action on the ground, for 2014 we've added
even more options to make the Baja5B SS even better value!
The #104966 Super Heavy Duty Dogbones
get the power from the diff to the rear wheels with chunky steel
driveshafts and jointed rubber boots for minimal loss of power. Add
the #112845 Heavy Duty front hubs and
the #104781 One Piece Rear Uprights
and we have one tough unit ready to blast deserts, rugged wasteland
and anything in it's path with unshakeable durability

Fuelie 26cc Gasoline Engine

At the heart of the Baja SS is the #15403 Fuelie 26S 26cc engine, a tougher,
stronger and more powerful engine than the standard 23cc Fuelie
engine in the Baja 5B RTR buggy. With more displacement you get
increased low-end grunt, more acceleration and huge top-end speed!
The Fuelie 26S is a 2-stroke engine powered by regular pump
gasoline (petrol) that is mixed with 2-stroke engine oil, so the
running cost of the engine is extremely low when compared to any
normal nitromethane-powered glow engine. You’ll spend just
pennies per tank on fuel!

NEW for 2014: Heavy Duty Front Wheel Hubs

To keep in sync with the Super Heavy Duty drivetrain, the Baja
5B SS also comes with #112845 Heavy
Duty front wheel hubs. These new axles utilize a screw and nut
design that eliminates the older e-clip design, which further
improves the reliability of the truck. Every bit of this kit
screams 'Come and get it!' ...and as Baja drivers all over the
world continue to tear their Bajas through increasingly gnarly
terrains - HPI's designers keep boosting the kit's rugged
durability to keep the Baja coming back for more

Now seriously beefed up to our 'Super Heavy Duty'
standard, carried over from the Baja SC SS - for even more
durability, so you can go the distance and absorb any bumps from
crashes.

NEW for 2014: Super Heavy Duty Drive Shafts, Diff
Shafts and Axles

These #104965 Super Heavy Duty
Diff Shafts, #104966 Super Heavy Duty
Drive Shafts and #104967 Super Heavy
Duty Axles can handle all the power that the Fuelie 26S can pump
out and more! They get the power from high-power engines through
the diff to the rear wheels, and jointed rubber boots keep dirt and
rocks out of the joints for zero downtime.

Sway Bars

These #86618 improves the
handling for quicker steering response in high speed situations,
making it the ideal tuning device for racers and hard-core bashers!
The sway bars are easily tuneable to make them more or less
responsive for varying race conditions.

Reinforced design increases durability of the wheels and tires.
Protects the sidewalls of your tires in hard cornering
manoeuvres.

SFL-10 MG Steering Servo

In addition to all the heavy duty options included with the kit,
you get a tough, super-strong steering servo #80589 that is already equipped with the
#80584 Metal Gear Steering upgrade.
This allows you to have the security of reliable, quick steering in
all conditions. With a powerful servo controlling the steering, the
Baja SS will track straight and true when you want it to, no matter
how bumpy the running surface. The front wheels will also stay
pointed in the right direction as you power through the turns! This
is a great standard feature of the Baja SS, putting you well on
your way to a solid electronics package.

VVC/HD Shocks

To improve the handling of the Baja even further, we have a full
set of #87561 and #87562 VVC/HD Baja shocks which are included
and improve handling on all types of terrain and are also
heavy-duty to keep things secure on the track.

The Baja SS carries over the robust, efficient and highly
detailed double-wishbone suspension from the standard Baja 5B,
giving you amazing control and precision over any type of terrain.
The suspension doesn't just look like the real deal, it's built to
last! The rugged upper and lower arms will soak up the bumps and
rough landings of fast off-road driving and racing, plus it's
super-strong to hold up in those inevitable crashes and
rollovers!